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Joan Chen

Bio: Joan Chong Chen (born April 26, 1961) is a Chinese American actress, film director, screenwriter and film producer. She became famous in China for her performance in the 1979 film Little Flower and came to international attention for her performance in the 1987 Academy Award-winning film The Last Emperor
Born: Wed, Apr 26 1961
Birthplace: Shanghai, China
Joan Chen is 63 years old
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Poster of The Wedding Banquet
The Wedding Banquet
Joan Chen will be 63 in The Wedding Banquet
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 2025
Poster of Dìdi (弟弟)
Dìdi (弟弟)
Joan Chen was 63 in Dìdi (弟弟) as 'Chungsing Wang'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 26 2024
Poster of Under the Light
Under the Light
Joan Chen was 62 in Under the Light as 'He Xiuli'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 2023
Poster of Hachiko
Hachiko
Joan Chen was 61 in Hachiko as 'Li Jiazhen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2023
Poster of Breathe
Breathe
Joan Chen was 60 in Breathe
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 13 2021
Poster of Ava
Ava
Joan Chen was 59 in Ava as 'Toni'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2020
Poster of Tigertail
Tigertail
Joan Chen was 58 in Tigertail as 'Yuan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 2020
Poster of Sheep Without a Shepherd
Sheep Without a Shepherd
Joan Chen was 58 in Sheep Without a Shepherd as 'La Wen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2019
Poster of The House That Never Dies II
The House That Never Dies II
Joan Chen was 56 in The House That Never Dies II as '医生'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 06 2017
Poster of The One
The One
Joan Chen was 56 in The One as '汤母·柯露思'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 26 2017
Poster of Critical Lifeline
Critical Lifeline
Joan Chen was 55 in Critical Lifeline as 'Xin Zhou'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2016
Poster of Lady of the Dynasty
Lady of the Dynasty
Joan Chen was 54 in Lady of the Dynasty as 'Consort Wu'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 30 2015
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Joan Chen was 53 in For Love or Money as 'Xu's mother'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 2014
Poster of Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Joan Chen was 53 in Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as 'Josie Packard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 16 2014
Poster of White Frog
White Frog
Joan Chen was 52 in White Frog as 'Irene Young'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 2013
Poster of Swordsman
Swordsman
Joan Chen was 51 in Swordsman as 'Yue Lingshan, Dongfang Bubai'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 2013
Poster of Double Xposure
Double Xposure
Joan Chen was 51 in Double Xposure as 'Dr. Hao'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 2012
Poster of Let It Be
Let It Be
Joan Chen was 51 in Let It Be
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 2012
Poster of Passion Island
Passion Island
Joan Chen was 51 in Passion Island as 'Joanna'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 06 2012
Poster of Hemingway & Gellhorn
Hemingway & Gellhorn
Joan Chen was 51 in Hemingway & Gellhorn as 'Madame Chiang Kai Shek'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 2012
Poster of Kiss, His First
Kiss, His First
Joan Chen was 50 in Kiss, His First
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 2011
Poster of 1911
1911
Joan Chen was 50 in 1911 as 'Longyu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2011
Poster of Color Me Love
Color Me Love
Joan Chen was 49 in Color Me Love
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 28 2010
Poster of Love in Disguise
Love in Disguise
Joan Chen was 49 in Love in Disguise as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 12 2010
Poster of To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey
Joan Chen was 48 in To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of Mao’s Last Dancer
Mao’s Last Dancer
Joan Chen was 48 in Mao’s Last Dancer as 'Niang'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 2009
Poster of All God's Children Can Dance
All God's Children Can Dance
Joan Chen was 47 in All God's Children Can Dance as 'Evelyn'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 06 2008
Poster of 24 City
24 City
Joan Chen was 47 in 24 City as 'Xiao Hua'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 2008
Poster of The Leap Years
The Leap Years
Joan Chen was 46 in The Leap Years as 'Li-Ann (age 48)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 29 2008
Poster of Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was 46 in Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 2007
Poster of Lust, Caution
Lust, Caution
Joan Chen was 46 in Lust, Caution as 'Mrs. Yee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 24 2007
Poster of The Sun Also Rises
The Sun Also Rises
Joan Chen was 46 in The Sun Also Rises as 'Dr. Lin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 20 2007
Poster of Hollywood Chinese
Hollywood Chinese
Joan Chen was 45 in Hollywood Chinese as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 18 2007
Poster of The Home Song Stories
The Home Song Stories
Joan Chen was 45 in The Home Song Stories as 'Rose Hong / Hong Meigui'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 2007
Poster of Americanese
Americanese
Joan Chen was 44 in Americanese as 'Betty Nguyen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 15 2006
Poster of Sunflower
Sunflower
Joan Chen was 44 in Sunflower as 'Zhang Xiuqing'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 10 2005
Poster of Cyber Wars
Cyber Wars
Joan Chen was 43 in Cyber Wars as 'Madame Ong'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 2004
Poster of Saving Face
Saving Face
Joan Chen was 43 in Saving Face as 'Ma'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 12 2004
Poster of Jasmine Women
Jasmine Women
Joan Chen was 43 in Jasmine Women as 'Elder Mo'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 2004
Poster of What's Cooking?
What's Cooking?
Joan Chen was 38 in What's Cooking? as 'Trinh Nguyen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 20 2000
Poster of Purple Storm
Purple Storm
Joan Chen was 38 in Purple Storm as 'Shirley Kwan'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1999
Poster of In a Class of His Own
In a Class of His Own
Joan Chen was 38 in In a Class of His Own as 'Linda Ching'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 17 1999
Poster of Wild Side
Wild Side
Joan Chen was 35 in Wild Side as 'Virginia Chow'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 17 1996
Poster of Precious Find
Precious Find
Joan Chen was 35 in Precious Find as 'Camilla Jones'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1996
Poster of Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd'
Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd'
Joan Chen was 34 in Stallone's Law: The Making of 'Judge Dredd' as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of Judge Dredd
Judge Dredd
Joan Chen was 34 in Judge Dredd as 'Dr. Ilsa Hayden'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1995
Poster of The Hunted
The Hunted
Joan Chen was 33 in The Hunted as 'Kirina'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1995
Poster of Red Rose White Rose
Red Rose White Rose
Joan Chen was 33 in Red Rose White Rose as 'Wang Jiaohui'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1994
Poster of On Deadly Ground
On Deadly Ground
Joan Chen was 32 in On Deadly Ground as 'Masu'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1994
Poster of Golden Gate
Golden Gate
Joan Chen was 32 in Golden Gate as 'Marilyn Song'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 1994
Poster of Heaven & Earth
Heaven & Earth
Joan Chen was 32 in Heaven & Earth as 'Mama'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 25 1993
Poster of Temptation of a Monk
Temptation of a Monk
Joan Chen was 32 in Temptation of a Monk as 'Princess Hong-e - Scarlet / Qing-shou - Violet'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 15 1993
Poster of Shadow of a Stranger
Shadow of a Stranger
Joan Chen was 31 in Shadow of a Stranger as 'Vanessa'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1992
Poster of Steel Justice
Steel Justice
Joan Chen was 31 in Steel Justice as 'Nicole Loa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1992
Poster of Strangers
Strangers
Joan Chen was 31 in Strangers as 'The Girl (Small Sounds and Tilting Shadows)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1992
Poster of Turtle Beach
Turtle Beach
Joan Chen was 30 in Turtle Beach as 'Minou'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 19 1992
Poster of Wedlock
Wedlock
Joan Chen was 30 in Wedlock as 'Noelle'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was 28 in Twin Peaks as 'Jocelyn Packard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1989
Poster of The Blood of Heroes
The Blood of Heroes
Joan Chen was 28 in The Blood of Heroes as 'Kidda'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1989
Poster of Dim Sum Take-Out
Dim Sum Take-Out
Joan Chen was 27 in Dim Sum Take-Out
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 11 1988
Poster of The Last Emperor
The Last Emperor
Joan Chen was 26 in The Last Emperor as 'Wan Jung'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Tai-Pan
Tai-Pan
Joan Chen was 25 in Tai-Pan as 'May-May'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of The Night Stalker
The Night Stalker
Joan Chen was 25 in The Night Stalker as 'Mai Wing'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 01 1986
Poster of Goodbye My Hero
Goodbye My Hero
Joan Chen was 25 in Goodbye My Hero
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 24 1986
Poster of Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart
Joan Chen was 24 in Dim Sum: A Little Bit of Heart as 'Young M.J. Player'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1985
Poster of Peking Encounter
Peking Encounter
Joan Chen was 21 in Peking Encounter as 'GUIDE'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1982
Poster of Awakening
Awakening
Joan Chen was 19 in Awakening as 'Su Xiaomei'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1981
Poster of The Little Flower
The Little Flower
Joan Chen was 18 in The Little Flower as '赵小花'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 24 1979
Poster of A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family
A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family
Joan Chen was 17 in A Loyal Overseas Chinese Family as '黄思华'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1979
Poster of Youth
Youth
Joan Chen was 15 in Youth as 'Shen Yamei'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of Montréal, ma belle
Montréal, ma belle
Joan Chen will be 63+ in Montréal, ma belle as 'Feng Xia'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Tonight at Noon
Tonight at Noon
Joan Chen will be 63+ in Tonight at Noon as 'Joan'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Oh. What. Fun.
Oh. What. Fun.
Joan Chen will be 63+ in Oh. What. Fun.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Flayer
Flayer
Joan Chen will be 63+ in Flayer
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of A Murder at the End of the World
A Murder at the End of the World
Joan Chen was 62+ in A Murder at the End of the World as 'Lu Mei'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 14 2023
Poster of The Heart
The Heart
Joan Chen was 62+ in The Heart as 'Fang Zhuqing'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 07 2023
Poster of The Way to World Culture
The Way to World Culture
Joan Chen was 58+ in The Way to World Culture
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 22 2020
Poster of My Brilliant Masters
My Brilliant Masters
Joan Chen was 57+ in My Brilliant Masters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 30 2019
Poster of The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
Joan Chen was 57+ in The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 19 2018
Poster of 鲁豫有约一日行
鲁豫有约一日行
Joan Chen was 55+ in 鲁豫有约一日行
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 26 2016
Poster of Thirteen Talks
Thirteen Talks
Joan Chen was 55+ in Thirteen Talks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 17 2016
Poster of Nature Is Speaking
Nature Is Speaking
Joan Chen was 54+ in Nature Is Speaking as 'Sky / Tiankong'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 12 2015
Poster of Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Joan Chen was 53+ in Marco Polo as 'Empress Chabi'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Meng's Palace
Meng's Palace
Joan Chen was 52+ in Meng's Palace
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Dec 27 2013
Poster of Serangoon Road
Serangoon Road
Joan Chen was 52+ in Serangoon Road as 'Patricia Cheng'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2013
Poster of Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties
Joan Chen was 51+ in Heroes of Sui and Tang Dynasties as 'Empress Wenxian of Sui'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 03 2012
Poster of Journey to the West
Journey to the West
Joan Chen was 48+ in Journey to the West as 'Guanyin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 14 2010
Poster of 人到中年
人到中年
Joan Chen was 48+ in 人到中年
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 29 2009
Poster of Fringe
Fringe
Joan Chen was 47+ in Fringe as 'Reiko'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 09 2008
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Joan Chen was 33+ in The Outer Limits as 'Major Dara Talif'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
Joan Chen was 33+ in Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child as 'Princess Jade (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 1995
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Joan Chen was 31+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Children of the Dragon
Children of the Dragon
Joan Chen was 31+ in Children of the Dragon as 'Jin-Juan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 18 1992
Poster of Nightmare Cafe
Nightmare Cafe
Joan Chen was 30+ in Nightmare Cafe as 'Cafe Customer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Joan Chen was 28+ in Twin Peaks as 'Jocelyn Packard, Josie Packard (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Joan Chen was 28+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Connie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Wiseguy
Wiseguy
Joan Chen was 26+ in Wiseguy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1987
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Joan Chen was 24+ in MacGyver as 'Lin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Joan Chen was 23+ in Miami Vice as 'May Ying'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Knight Rider
Knight Rider
Joan Chen was 21+ in Knight Rider as 'Su-Lin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Matt Houston
Matt Houston
Joan Chen was 21+ in Matt Houston
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 26 1982
Poster of Golden Horse Awards
Golden Horse Awards
Joan Chen was 1+ in Golden Horse Awards as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 31 1962
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Joan Chen was 0+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953